router
|rout-er|
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/ˈraʊtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈruːtə/
path director
Etymology
Etymology Information
'router' originates from the French word 'routeur', which is derived from 'route', meaning 'way' or 'path'.
Historical Evolution
'routeur' transformed into the English word 'router', maintaining its association with directing paths or routes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who routes or directs', but over time it evolved to refer to both a networking device and a woodworking tool.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that forwards data packets between computer networks, directing the data along the most efficient routes.
The router helps connect multiple devices to the internet.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 01:51